24 (Monday, 9PM, FOX) — Tick… tick… tick… tick… “The following takes place between 4pm and 5pm.” Ahh, it was so good to hear those words. Jack Bauer, unwillingly, was back in action rather quickly this season and thank goodness for that. He tried, unsuccessfully, to not be involved with CTU affairs but it didn’t happen and before we knew it, he was toting around a terrorist, shooting locks off doors with his last bullet, and saving the lives of others while putting his own at risk… basically, he was just being Jack. It was so very Jack of him to slice that fire ax into the chest of that bad guy.

There are some great new cast additions this season… Jessica Stein, Anil Kapoor (Slumdog Millionaire), and Freddie Prinz Jr. are among them. Doug Hutchison (aka, Horace from Lost) plays a great villain (he was horrible Percy in Green Mile after all) and horrified us all when he took his partner hostage and viciously shot his wife when he began to fight back. 24 is already causing bad dreams and loss of sleep, and tonight’s 2-hour continuation should be full of more nightmares come true… Jack-style.

The worst part of the night? Kim Bauer (Elisha Cuthbert) is on the show… again.

Other Highlights

Grey’s Anatomy/Private Practice — Christina fully gave up Owen to ensure Teddy stayed at the hospital and it was awesome. Though sad and shocking, that was the only response that would’ve been true to Christina’s character. Also, wasn’t it so good to see Mark and Addison back in the sack?

Mark your calendars, set your DVR… Perez Hilton told my friend Melissa, who told me that Friday Night Lights will finally be coming back to NBC on April 30th!

The New York Jets shocked the world by defeating the San Diego Chargers, 17-14, and I couldn’t be prouder.

Lowlights

Michael C. Hall (Dexter) announced recently that he’s battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma, but luckily has been treated and is in remission. We love you, Dex!

What to Watch, Week of 1/18

Monday

One Tree Hill — It’s the first episode since the winter break. I think it left off at… Haley’s going on tour, Nathan is playing for the Bobcat’s again and he’s taken Clay back as a friend and agent.

Life Unexpected — The new CW drama about an emancipated, 15-year-old minor who sets out to find her biological parents, begins this week. I have been looking forward to this and am definitely watching.

24 — It’s part 2 of the 4-hour premiere extravaganza, and while we all want to see what happens in the assassination plot, I’m more interested in Dana’s (aka, Jenny) big secret.

Thursday

The Deep End — A new ABC law series… it looks mediocre at best, but as I already said, I will watch because it stars Matt Long, who played Jack in one of the most underrated TV shows of all time, Jack & Bobby.

Grey’s Anatomy — Is Sloan Sloan going to give up her baby? What’s Mark gonna think of that? Will he and Lexi get back together?

Jersey Shore — It’s the season finale! I hate goodbyes! How will I live without Snookie/Shnookie/Snickers? Let’s all say a prayer for a season 2.

Sunday

New York Jets — These Cinderellas are heading to Indy to play Peyton and the Colts in the AFC Championship game. Like many other Jet fans, I’m just starting to believe. Go get em, boys.

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